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Enforcement Notice Regarding Denying Boarding by Airlines of Individuals Suspected of Having Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings’ (Enforcement Office), a unit within the Office of the General Counsel, regulates whether airlines may limit...
Suggested Guidelines for Accessible Lavatories in Twin-Aisle Aircraft
This document is the product of a special ad hoc working group formed by airframe manufacturers, airlines and disability advocacy groups and representatives from federal agencies.
How Connected Vehicles Work
In 2018, more than 37,000 people were killed needlessly in traffic crashes. In addition to the devastating human toll and suffering from motor vehicle crashes, the American taxpayer supports more...
The Safety Band: Separating Myths from Facts
The radio waves that make up the electromagnetic spectrum (“the spectrum”) include waves as low and long as 30 hertz (Hz) traveling up to 10,000 kilometers, and as high and short as 300 gigahertz...
African-American History Month Celebration
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L....
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Build America Bureau
The National Surface Transportation and Innovative Finance Bureau (referenced hereafter as the Build America Bureau or the Bureau) was established by the Secretary of Transportation on July 20,...
DBE Guidance on Training for DBE Certification Application Review Staff
Training For DBE Certification Application Review Staff
The General Counsel of the Department of Transportation has reviewed this document and approved it as consistent with the language...
Guidance on reporting disability-related complaints
A July 8, 2003, final rule (68 FR 40488) requires, among other things, that certain certificated U.S. air carriers and foreign air carriers record disabilityrelated complaints and submit a summary...